Review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) by Greg S — 29 Sep 2010

A worthy follow-up to Withnail And I by Robinson and Grant.

This review of How to Get Ahead in Advertising (1989) was written by Greg S on 29 Sep 2010.

How to Get Ahead in Advertising has generally received positive reviews.

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A tad too preachy but it doesn't lie when you boil right down to it.. Yuk yuk yuk…

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